Decorative artificial tree



Oct. 14, 1941. J. H. PERoNl DECORATIVE ARTIFICIAL TREE 2 Sheets-Sheet l Filed Dec. 5V, 1940 I sa i INVENTQR. Ja/f/v /7 PERO/w fu 'f' /2 TTRNE YS Oct. 14, 1941. J. H. PERONI DECORATIVE ARTIFICIAL TREE Filed Dec. 5, 1940 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 INV ENT OR. dwf/Y H,- PERU/w' {a/' PM- A rra/Mfrs vPatented Oct. 14, 1941 :stares PATENT forzar-lcs DECORATIVE ARTIFICIAL TREE' a 'JohnHiPeronL Freeport,'l\I.,"Y.v 'Application December :5, 1940,?serialf'No. 368,582 ticlams. (oi. y41-15) This!- invention relates f-to :decorative artificial treesaamiffhasjpartieularreferenceI to an improved construction of :artificial tree which is ladapted for the f'dec'oraton of 'streets during the' holiday invention comprehends i an illuminated decorativeK artificial tree l' for outside f use which cvnsistsoffa metallicframe `composed of a vertieaitrunkfeiementf anda-vertically `spaced groups feradially disposed "branches with-'adjacent groups *of branches; eireunifereiitially staggered so as to offervminimum wind resistanceand provideairigidaand stable' foundation for supporting the illuminating means, and a decorative reective sheathing covering the frame.

The invention further comprehends an ornamental or decorative tree consisting of a metallic tree frame of tubular construction and having electric light sockets at the -ends of the branches thereof, light reflecting material sheathing the tree frame and hanging from the branches in triangular-shaped pendents with lamps arranged in said sockets for illuminating the reflecting material together with bracket arms secured to the tree frame and means at the ends of the arms for anchoring the tree in oiset upright relation to suitable supports such as street light posts and standards.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, reference is now made to the following specification and accompanying drawings in which there is illustrated the preferred embodiment thereof.

In the drawings:

Fig. l is a side view of a decorative artificial tree constructed in accordance with the invention and illustrating the same ailixed to a street light post in offset upright relation therewith to dispose the tree beneath the overhead light.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of .the tree, with the decorative sheathing partially removed-to illustrate the underlying electric wiring andfthe means securing the same to the tree.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged fragmentary vertical sectional ,view of one of the branches.

Fig. 4 is an enlarged perspective view of the tree frame.

Fig. 5 is an enlarged fragmentary perspective view of one of the branches illustrating the manner of applying the reflective sheathing thereto.

Fig. 6 is a diagrammatic view of the electric wiring.

Referring to the drawings by characters of reference, the tree includes a metallic tree frame consisting of a vertical trunk element IIJ and spaced groups lwith the branches in alternate groups `being disposed in lsubstantially vradial alignment and circumferentially staggered Aw-itliV reference to the branches'in the adjacent groups.

The branchesv of each .group are of `substantially.

the same length, with the branches-of each downwardly jsucceedinggroup being relatively longer than' the groupabove to provide ;a"trun cated shaped frame.

In order to provide means for illuminating the tree, the branches are each provided with an electric socket I2 at the end thereof and the trunk ID is similarly provided with a socket I3 at the upper end which sockets are secured thereto by any desired means, such as by Welding. The sockets I2 are each -connected to conductor wires I4 and I5 which are connected in parallel to main conductor wires I6 and I'I as illustrated in Fig. 6. The tree frame provides a support for the conductor wires, the main conductor wires I6 and I1 extending longitudinally of the trunk In, while conductor wires I4 and I5 extend along each of the branches II and have adhesive tape wrappings I8 spirally wound about the conductors and the branches and trunk of the frame to secure theconductors thereto and provide an insulation covering for the conductors. The conductor wires I6 and I 'I at their lower ends are adapted to connect with a source of current supply and at the upper ends thereof connect with the socket I3 at the upper end of the trunk I0.

The branches IIJ and II are covered with a light reflecting sheathing I9 which is crumpled as the same is applied thereto so as to provide a faceted surface for reflecting the light from the lamps 20 carried by the sockets I2 and I3 while affording a protecting covering for the wrappings I8 and the conductor wires. 'Ihe sheathing is folded over the branches and the depending leaves 2| and 22 of the fold are secured together beneath the branches by staples 23 or other securing means. The secured leaves 2| and 22 are vertically slitted as at 24 and the edge portions adjacent the slits folded upon the leaves to provide a row of triangular shaped lightreecting pendents 25 beneath each branch.

The tree is lprovided with a base indicated generally by the reference character 26 which is of hollow formation and provided with opposite light transmitting walls 21 for displaying indicia such downwardly curved branches II both of which as seasonal greetings and which base is open at its top and is secured to the trunk l by a cross strap 29 welded or otherwise secured to the bottom of the trunk and anchored to the opposite sides 30 and 3l of the base by brackets 32 riveted or otherwise secured to the ends of the strap 29 and the side walls 30 and 3|.

The tree is adapted to be supported by a street light post or standard in oifset upright relation therewith to dispose the tree beneath the street light and as.l illustrated a pair of bracket arms 33 are secured to the trunk l0 and provided at their free ends with split collars 34 adapted to engage about the light standard such as the standard A and to be secured in position under the lamp B thereof by the tightening of the bolts 35. This disposes the tree in a position where it is floodlighted by the lamp B so that the light therefrom is reflected by the sheathing I9, which sheathing .j

also reflects other neighboring lights not carried by the tree itself. i

LgIn-janarticialtree, a metallic tree frame including'Ka-'trunk and vertically spaced groups of-4 curved branches secured to the trunk with the branches ofalternate groups disposed in substantially radial alignment and circumferentially staggered with reference to the branches of the remaining groups, light reflecting material covering the trunk and rbranches and hanging from the branches in pendent formation, and a pair ofV bracket arms secured to the tree trunk having c la'mpingmeans at the ends thereof adapted for anchoring the tree to a vertical support.

2. In an artificial tree, a metallic tree frame including a tubular trunk and vertically spaced groups of downwardly curved tubular branches secured to the trunk, a decorative sheathing of light reflecting metallic material covering the trunk and branches and hanging from the branches in pendent formation, said branches adapted to carry electric lamps for illuminating the reiiecting material and a pair of bracket arms secured to the tree. trunk .having clamping means at the ends thereof adapted forfengagement with a vertical supporting structure for anchoring the tree in offset vertical relation therewith.

3. In an artificial tree, a metallic tree frame v.including a tubular trunk and vertically spaced 'groups of downwardly curved tubular branches ."secured to the trunk, and a decorative sheathing including strips of a light reflecting metallic material arranged in folds over the branches with thefolds secured together beneathA the `branches and with the bottom edges ofthe folds slittedfand.

folded to `provide triangular shaped pendents.

4; 'In'an articial tree, `,a metallic tree frame including a trunk and vertically spaced groups of branches secured to the trunk with the branches 

